Jefferson County property record for 400 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 825 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,312 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-3-0145.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-3-0145.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 825 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 400 E GERMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1 LT E GERMAN ST |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 972203 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 628, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443-0628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Shepherdstown Town |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,312.00 (-0.61%) | $118,900 (-) Land $74,600 Building $44,300 | $198,167 (+0.03%) Land $124,333 Building $73,833 |
| 2025 | $1,320.00 (+3.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $118,900 (+2.59%) Land $74,600 Building $44,300 | $198,100 (+2.54%) Land $124,300 Building $73,800 |
| 2023 | $1,279.00 Homeowner's exemption | $115,900 Land $74,600 Building $41,300 | $193,200 Land $124,300 Building $68,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1985–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN serves 4,300 people · EPA ID WV3301933 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Glo Fiber.
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